Need some basic information about writing a resume and making it stand out? Looking for advice on how to fine-tune your resume objective, craft your work history section, and show off your education and skills? Then check out the following resume writing tips to learn how to write a resume optimizing each section for maximum success.

If you've been in the workforce for over 15 years, chances are you have a few positions that got left out of the previous section. Before you get started writing the perfect resume, make a list of the job titles you held, the names of each employer, the locations where you worked, and your dates of employment for these roles. While the dates will likely not get used in your resume, it's good to have a clear record of your earlier experiences for the writer.